Nachdem Yuya und Jack Atlas den Anfang des Freundschaftscups gemacht haben, beginnt das eigentliche Turnier im Duell Palast. Im ersten Zweikampf stehen sich Crow und Gong gegenüber. Dabei nimmt Gong das erste Mal in seinem Leben an einem Turbo-Duell teil. Gong zieht die erste Karte und versucht dabei sein Bestes zu geben.
The Friendship Cup finally begins with much fanfare in the Duel Palace. The first match is between the "Blackwing" user, Crow, against Gong, using "Superheavy Samurais". Against Gong who is confused with his first Turbo Duel, Crow speeds with Blackbird. Gong takes the first turn and goes all-out with his full power, trying his best to clear Yuya's negative reputation as the Duelist who lost to Jack. On the other hand, Crow seems to be distracted by something among the audience, and could not focus on the Duel!
Il primo duello della coppa è tra Crow e Gong Strong. Crow è però preoccupato per i suoi piccoli e non riesce a concentrarsi.
